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Overall similarity
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Pig Iron Porter if you want a cleaner, roast-forward experience,
State Park Porter if you want slightly more body and complexity.
Both sit at a nearly identical ABV and IBU, so the difference isn't about alcohol or hop bite—it's texture and malt character. Pig Iron's five percent keeps things drinkable and focused, while State Park's extra half-point of ABV adds just enough weight to push the malt profile into richer territory. Neither overpowers; they're both approachable porters that respect the style.
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Beer DNA
Body
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Sweetness
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In words
Pig Iron Porter
Pig Iron hits you with clean roasted grain and cocoa right away—no muddy undertones or lingering sweetness. There's a dry finish that keeps it crisp for a porter, almost like someone took the style and refined it down to its essentials. The 35 IBUs are barely noticeable; they're there to balance, not announce themselves. This is a porter you could drink three of without feeling heavy.
State Park Porter
State Park Porter has more presence on the palate—there's a subtle chocolate and caramel depth that Pig Iron doesn't quite reach. The extra half percent of ABV gives it a warmth that lingers just long enough to feel substantial without being cloying. At 33 IBUs it's marginally less bitter, which actually lets the malt shine through more distinctly. This one rewards sipping slower.
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Similarly built
Within Δ 1. Neither reads as noticeably fuller on this axis.
Body 71 vs 72 · Δ 1
Bitterness
Δ 3
Texture
Δ 2
Only Pig Iron Porter
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Shared character
Only State Park Porter